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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,155.68, 237,223.28 and 59,657.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,155.68, 237,223.28 and 59,657.12 is: 89,481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,155.68 : 237,223.28 = 59,657.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,155.68/237,223.28 = 59,657.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,155.68x = 237,223.28 × 59,657.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,155.68x = 14,152,057,681.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152,057,681.75/158,155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,481.82

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